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coprolalia

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coprolalia /cop·ro·la·lia/ (-la´le-ah) the compulsive utterance of obscene words, especially words relating to feces.
cop·ro·la·li·a (kpr-ll-)
n.
The uncontrolled or involuntary use of obscene or scatological language that may accompany certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or Tourette's syndrome.

Coprolalia
The involuntary expression of obscene words or phrases.
Mentioned in: Tourette Syndrome

coprolalia
[kop′rōlā′lyə]
Etymology: Gk, kopros, dung, lalein, to babble
the excessive use of obscene language.

coprolalia [kop″ro-la´le-ah]
compulsive, stereotyped use of obscene language, particularly of words relating to feces; seen in some cases of schizophrenia and Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome.

coprolalia (kop´rōlā´lē),
n the uncontrollable vocalization of obscene or offensive words.

coprolalia
Scatologia The use of words, phrases, and 'colorful' language that is regarded as obscene which may be a manifestation of paraphilia or Tourette syndrome. Cf Telephone scatologia.


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The tics coprolalia Transient tic disorder is most common among all and that lasts no longer than 12 months.
Caretaker and youth worker John, now 37, has full-blown Tourette's and coprolalia - which causes him to let rip with a string of obscenities.
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